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Broward County Public Broward County Public SchoolsSchools

Benchmark Assessment Test Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT)(BAT)

2010 2010 –– 20112011

www.broward.k12.fl.us/www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentassessmentstudentassessment

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Testing DatesTesting Dates

BAT #1: September 13BAT #1: September 13--16, 201016, 2010Grades 3Grades 3--11 state reporting Differentiated 11 state reporting Differentiated Accountability (DA) schools and optAccountability (DA) schools and opt--in in

schoolsschools

BAT #2: November 29BAT #2: November 29––December 2, 2010December 2, 2010Grades 3Grades 3--11 all schools11 all schools

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Test InformationTest InformationBAT #1BAT #1-- state reporting schools must state reporting schools must participate. Other schools may optparticipate. Other schools may opt--ininBAT #2BAT #2-- all students grades 3all students grades 3--11 and select 11 and select charter schools charter schools Multiple choice questionsMultiple choice questionsReading, Mathematics/Algebra and Science Reading, Mathematics/Algebra and Science 11--page answer sheet for Reading & page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra and 1Math/Algebra and 1--page answer sheet for page answer sheet for ScienceScienceSession length varies by grade and subject areaSession length varies by grade and subject areaRulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math testRulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test

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All Students at Selected Schools All Students at Selected Schools Participate in BATParticipate in BAT

Participation: Participation: •• In 2010In 2010--11 all grade 311 all grade 3--11 students at the schools 11 students at the schools

selected to participate in the BAT will take the selected to participate in the BAT will take the BAT assessment. BAT assessment.

•• Exceptions: If a student normally does not take Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing.school staff may exempt them from testing.

•• 99thth grade students will participate in BAT #1 and grade students will participate in BAT #1 and BAT #2 Algebra. BAT #2 Algebra.

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleGrades 3 & 4*Grades 3 & 4*: :

Day 1 Day 1 --Reading Session 1 Reading Session 1 Day 2 Day 2 –– Reading Session 2Reading Session 2Day 3 Day 3 –– Math Sessions 1 & 2Math Sessions 1 & 2

Grade 5*Grade 5*::Day 1 Day 1 –– Math Sessions 1 & 2Math Sessions 1 & 2Day 2 Day 2 –– Reading Sessions 1 & 2Reading Sessions 1 & 2Day 3 Day 3 -- Science Session 1 & 2 Science Session 1 & 2 ††

Grades 6 Grades 6 --11*11*::Day 1 Day 1 –– Reading Sessions 1 & 2Reading Sessions 1 & 2Day 2 Day 2 –– Math & Algebra Sessions 1 & 2 **Math & Algebra Sessions 1 & 2 **Day 3 Day 3 -- Science Session 1 & 2 Science Session 1 & 2 ††

*There is no alternate schedule for grades 6*There is no alternate schedule for grades 6--11 as there has been in the past. Also, testing 11 as there has been in the past. Also, testing may not start on a Tuesday in the Testing Window as has been allmay not start on a Tuesday in the Testing Window as has been allowed in the pastowed in the past

**Grade 9 **Grade 9 studentsstudents will take the Algebra assessment on Day will take the Algebra assessment on Day 22 of the BAT of the BAT assessmentassessmentwindow.window.

†† Please use BAT 1 Science Script AddendumPlease use BAT 1 Science Script Addendum

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MakeMake--Up ProceduresUp Procedures

All testing must be completed within the All testing must be completed within the administration windowadministration windowMakeMake--up sessions are not requiredup sessions are not requiredStudents who participate in only one session of a Students who participate in only one session of a subject area will subject area will NOTNOT receive a scorereceive a score

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Administration AccommodationsAdministration Accommodations

ESE & 504 StudentsESE & 504 StudentsPresentationPresentationRespondingRespondingSchedulingSchedulingSettingSettingAssistive DevicesAssistive Devices

ELL StudentsELL StudentsFlexible Setting Flexible Setting Flexible SchedulingFlexible SchedulingFlexible TimingFlexible TimingAssistance in the Assistance in the Heritage LanguageHeritage LanguageTranslation DictionaryTranslation Dictionary

Administration Accommodations should reflect what students would receive in class and during FCAT administration.

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Test MaterialsTest Materials-- Reading & MathReading & Math

Reading Test BookReading Test BookMathematics Test BookMathematics Test Bookand/or Algebra Test Book and/or Algebra Test Book 11--Page Reading and Math Answer SheetPage Reading and Math Answer Sheet

Reading section is in Reading section is in PURPLEPURPLE and Math section in and Math section in GREENGREENStudents participating in the Algebra test must have Students participating in the Algebra test must have the Algebra bubble the Algebra bubble griddedgridded in the Math sectionin the Math section

Calculators: Grades 7Calculators: Grades 7--1010Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5--1010

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Test Materials Test Materials -- ScienceScience

Science Test BookScience Test Book11--Page Science Answer SheetPage Science Answer Sheet

Science section is in Science section is in BlueBlue

Calculators: Grades 8 & 11Calculators: Grades 8 & 11Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & 11Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & 11

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Answer SheetsAnswer SheetsAll students record their answers on a separate 1All students record their answers on a separate 1--page answer page answer sheetsheetMake sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science vs. Reading & Math/Algebra)vs. Reading & Math/Algebra)Students must write their names on the answer documentStudents must write their names on the answer documentPreprinted with student identification informationPreprinted with student identification information

If If preidentifiedpreidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. grid student information. If information is MISSING from If information is MISSING from preidentifiedpreidentifiedanswer sheet, you may grid the missing information. answer sheet, you may grid the missing information. If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; handIf information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand--grid a blank answer sheet.grid a blank answer sheet.

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Test Invalidation Test Invalidation & &

Test Security Test Security ProceduresProcedures

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Test InvalidationTest Invalidation

1.1. Cheating or disruptive behaviorCheating or disruptive behavior2.2. Illness during testing Illness during testing 3.3. Incorrect timeIncorrect time4.4. Participation in only one session within a Participation in only one session within a

subject areasubject area5.5. Filling in answers on a section other than the Filling in answers on a section other than the

current one.current one.

Grid option Grid option ““FF”” on item 100on item 100 of the test of the test sectionsection that will be invalidated if there is an that will be invalidated if there is an occurrence of...occurrence of...

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Test SecurityTest SecurityDo Not Do Not

Read, reveal, or copy test itemsRead, reveal, or copy test itemsInterpret or read items to studentsInterpret or read items to studentsChange or interfere with student responsesChange or interfere with student responsesLeave materials unsecured Leave materials unsecured

DoDoFollow security procedures and test administration Follow security procedures and test administration directionsdirectionsCollect materials dailyCollect materials dailyCount materials each time they change handsCount materials each time they change hands

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Test Administrator Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

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Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesTest Administrator Responsibilities

Before TestingBefore TestingRead manual and participate in trainingRead manual and participate in trainingPrepare the room for testingPrepare the room for testingAssemble materials needed for testingAssemble materials needed for testingReceive test books and answer sheetsReceive test books and answer sheetsCheck Check preidentifiedpreidentified answer sheetsanswer sheets

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Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesTest Administrator Responsibilities

During TestingDuring TestingDistribute materials appropriatelyDistribute materials appropriatelyRead scripts VERBATIMRead scripts VERBATIMUse #2 Pencil ONLYUse #2 Pencil ONLYKeep timeKeep timeMaintain test securityMaintain test securitySupervise test administrationSupervise test administration

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Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesTest Administrator Responsibilities

After TestingAfter TestingAsk students to erase stray marks on their answer Ask students to erase stray marks on their answer sheetssheetsCollect test materialsCollect test materialsSeparate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE SCORED materialsSCORED materialsReturn materials to the school testing coordinatorReturn materials to the school testing coordinatorNotify the school testing coordinator Notify the school testing coordinator IMMEDIATELY of any missing materialsIMMEDIATELY of any missing materials

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School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

&&Material ReturnMaterial Return

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School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Before TestingBefore TestingReceive and inventory test materialsReceive and inventory test materialsComplete Material Confirmation Form (Packing Complete Material Confirmation Form (Packing Slip) and fax to Student Assessment & School Slip) and fax to Student Assessment & School Performance at (754) 321Performance at (754) 321--42914291Write to: Write to: assessment.materials@browardschools.comassessment.materials@browardschools.com for for supplemental materialssupplemental materialsTrain Test AdministratorsTrain Test AdministratorsArrange for implementation of accommodationsArrange for implementation of accommodationsProvide necessary materials to Test AdministratorsProvide necessary materials to Test Administrators

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School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

During TestingDuring TestingSupervise test administrationSupervise test administrationMaintain test securityMaintain test security

After TestingAfter TestingCollect materials, redistribute (from one day to the Collect materials, redistribute (from one day to the next), and verify return of all secure materialsnext), and verify return of all secure materialsPrepare materials for returnPrepare materials for return

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Material Return: PREPARING TO Material Return: PREPARING TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETSBE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS

Check student informationCheck student informationSeparate the Reading & Math (Algebra is considered Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra is considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science answer sheets.Science answer sheets.Make sure students who took the Algebra BAT have Make sure students who took the Algebra BAT have the Algebra bubble the Algebra bubble griddedgriddedNONO postpost--its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing papers, or other materialsdividing papers, or other materialsNo header sheet or count formsNo header sheet or count formsMake sure that Invalidated answer sheet Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(ssection(s) ) have answer have answer ““FF”” of item 100 of item 100 griddedgridded..

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Packaging Answer SheetsPackaging Answer SheetsPlace Reading & Math Place Reading & Math handhand--griddedgridded answer sheets on answer sheets on top of Reading & Math top of Reading & Math prepre--griddedgridded answer sheets and answer sheets and Science Science handhand--griddedgridded answer sheets on top of the answer sheets on top of the Science Science prepre--griddedgridded answer sheets. answer sheets. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME DIRECTION!!!!DIRECTION!!!!

Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix a a REDRED ““to be scoredto be scored”” return label on it.return label on it.

Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a NEON PINKNEON PINK ““to be scoredto be scored”” return label on it.return label on it.

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Material Return BAT #1Material Return BAT #1PICKPICK--UP OF TO BE SCORED UP OF TO BE SCORED

ANSWER SHEETS:ANSWER SHEETS:

Reading & Math and ScienceReading & Math and Science-- All SchoolsAll Schools•• Friday, September 17, 2010Friday, September 17, 2010

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Material Return BAT #2Material Return BAT #2PICKPICK--UP OF TO BE SCORED UP OF TO BE SCORED

ANSWER SHEETS:ANSWER SHEETS:

Reading & Math and ScienceReading & Math and Science-- All SchoolsAll Schools•• Friday, December 3, 2010Friday, December 3, 2010

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Material ReturnMaterial ReturnNOT TO BE SCORED MaterialsNOT TO BE SCORED Materials

Test Books: Test Books: Picked up from schools after testingPicked up from schools after testingSeparate each type of test book (reading, math & Separate each type of test book (reading, math & science)science)Pack in boxes and sealPack in boxes and sealAffix Affix YELLOWYELLOW ““not to be scorednot to be scored”” return labels, note return labels, note subject area, and number the boxessubject area, and number the boxes

Destroy unused, Destroy unused, preidentifiedpreidentified answer sheetsanswer sheetsPony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment & School Performance& School PerformanceRetain manuals until all BAT administrations for this Retain manuals until all BAT administrations for this school year are complete, then discardschool year are complete, then discard

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Contact InformationContact Information

If you have any additional If you have any additional

questions or concerns,questions or concerns,

please contact please contact

Student Assessment & Student Assessment &

School PerformanceSchool Performance

at (754) 321at (754) 321--4250.4250.